Labour Movement Mourns as Nigerian Delegate Dies at ILO Conference
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, Switzerland — The Nigerian labour movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. Adeleke died on Tuesday after a brief illness while participating […]
FG Confirms Four Dead, 24 Injured in Delta Train Crash
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the death of four persons and serious injuries to 24 others following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor in Delta State on Monday. The confirmation is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by the ministry’s […]
Enikanolaiye Assumes Duty as Foreign Affairs Minister of state
By Zainab Bakare The new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has officially assumed duty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Upon arrival, Ambassador Enikanolaiye was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed and senior directors of […]
Nigeria Deepens Partnership with ISSA, Reaffirms Commitment to Social Security
By Chinedu Echianu Geneva, Switzerland – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through its collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The commitment was reiterated during a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour […]
NLC, TUC Threaten Nationwide Stay-at-Home Over Rising Insecurity
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to direct workers across the country to stay at home if the worsening insecurity in Nigeria continues unchecked, warning that workers can no longer be expected to risk their lives simply to earn a living. The […]
FG Abolishes Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement, commonly referred to as “terminal leave,” stating that the arrangement is not provided for in Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. The directive is contained in a circular issued by […]
Defence Minister: Education Key to Defeating Terrorism
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria. General Musa made the declaration during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local […]
Zulum Commends Military for Rescue of 360 Abductees
By Zainab Bakare Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist stronghold in southern Borno State. The governor praised the operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insurgency, describing it […]
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Attack on Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon
By Anayo Akwitti Hezbollah says it has joined the latest wave of escalatory strikes in the Middle East by targeting a group of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in southern Lebanon. In an update on Telegram, the group claims it fired a rocket barrage at a gathering of military vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts […]
Atiku Hails Rescue of 360 Abductees in Borno
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the rescue of 360 persons abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, calling it a major relief for victims and their families. The rescue was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI, who freed the […]